Daniel Penny, center, arrives at court, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Daniel Penny, right, walks out of the courtroom, next to Thomas Kenniff, left, his lawyer, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Daniel Penny arrives at court, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Daniel Penny arrives at court, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Daniel Penny walks towards the courtroom, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)